§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received over the amount of fines imposed on the Central Electricity Generating Board after pleading guilty to charges of nuclear safety breaches brought by the nuclear installations inspectorate whether this was the first such prosecution and conviction of the Central Electricity Generating Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have received no such representations. This is the first occasion on which the 779W Central Electricity Generating Board has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive in respect of breaches of their licence conditions.